Preliminary development of a questionnaire assessing the impact of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis on patient's perception of sexuality.

ABSTRACT: Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis impact sexuality and intimate relationships in both men and women, and can be associated with sexual dysfunctions.The aim of this study was to develop and validate a specific questionnaire assessing the impact of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis on patients' sexuality. Two focus groups of patients, concerned by sexuality, were conducted in February 2015. Based on the verbatim transcripts, a content analysis was performed by a psychologist trained in qualitative procedures.After analysis of the verbatim reports by the research group, a preliminary questionnaire comprising 22 questions was drawn up. The areas covered by the questions concerned: the quality of daily life, tolerance of the cutaneous state by the patient, tiredness, mobility and flexibility of

SUBMITTER: Esteve E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6212286 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature